Read the UK Government press release on the ban of the sale of horticultural peat. Government have pledged to continue to work closely with the professional horticulture sector on speeding up their transition to peat-free alternatives ahead of the ban, recognising...
A career in Horticulture is both varied and rewarding. Now, more than ever, there is a need to promote opportunities for both newly qualified and those changing career. Historically our profession has not been promoted by many careers’ advisers, but I feel that change...
Following on from the education committee open meeting on 26th July, enclosed are the terms of reference for the committee, link to application to join the group and for those who are not yet members of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH), membership...
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee currently has a new inquiry open: Environmental Land Management Scheme: Progress Update. The inquiry examines the Government’s progress in delivering the Environmental Land Management Schemes (ELMS) and...
Defra has launched a one-month consultation on key proposals for the deer management strategy which has been developed by the Forestry Commission and Defra. It has been identified that more needs to be done to manage deer to reduce damage to agricultural crops and...
